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    Atlanta
  • State
    Georgia
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  • Immigration Status
    Removing Conditions (pending)
  • Place benefits filed at
    National Benefits Center
  • Local Office
    Atlanta GA
  • Our Story
    2026-02-19: Biometrics completed. N-400/I-751 updated to Case Is Still Being Processed By USCIS.

    2026-02-06: N-400, I-797C NOA Biometric Notification received in the mail

    2026-02-02: N-400, I-797 NOA Receipt Notice received in the mail

    2026-01-30: N-400 Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled

    2026-01-26: N-400 Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent

    2026-01-26: N-400 submitted electronically

    2025-02-04: I-751, I-797 NOA 48-month extension letter mail received

    2025-02-03: I-751, I-797C Biometrics reuse mail received

    2025-01-30: I-751 Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS
    I-751 Receipt Notice and Biometrics reuse uploaded to my.uscis.gov
    Texas Service Center

    2025-01-29: I-751 check cashed.

    2025-01-28: email notification to login to my.uscis.gov.
    Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent On January 23, 2025, we received your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, Receipt Number IOE**********

    2025-01-23: I-751 received/signed Elgin, IL

    2025-01-22: I-751 Remove Conditions sent via FedEx

    2024-12-16: USCIS account notification: Reminder to File Form I-751.

    2024-09-03: Philippines Passport with marriage name received in the mail.

    2024-07-26: Philippines Passport renewed to marriage name at the Philippines Embassy Consular Outreach.
    https://philippineembassy-dc.org/consular-outreach-program/

    2024-06-08: Social Security card with no "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION" received in the mail.
    https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/821529-ssn-removing-dhs-authorization/?do=findComment&comment=10983381

    2024-05-28: Social Security updated with I-551 Permanent Resident Green Card to remove "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION". SSO needs to verify the document status with USCIS.

    2023-06-02: Social Security updated with I-551 Permanent Resident Green Card. No card received.

    2023-04-28: I-485 USCIS Case Status: "Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office".

    2023-04-26: I-485 USCIS Case Status: "Card Was Produced".

    2023-04-22: I-485 I-797 NOA2 Approved in 284 days. CONDITIONAL. COA: CF1.
    Interview waived.
    I-485 USCIS Case Status: "Case Approved"
    https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/787260-august-2022-aos-filers/?do=findComment&comment=10834387

    2023-04-15: I-693 and Additional Evidence of Bona Fides of Marriage package drop off at the USCIS Atlanta Field Office.
    Additional Evidence of Bona Fides of Marriage files uploaded to my.USCIS.gov
    https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/798091-request-for-form-i-693-courtesy-email/?do=findComment&comment=10831413

    2023-04-07: USCIS emailed "We have taken an action on your case".
    USCIS Case Status I-485: "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS"

    2023-04-04: I-693 medical exam with Civil Surgeon
    https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/798091-request-for-form-i-693-courtesy-email/?do=findComment&comment=10826873

    2023-03-24: Request for Form I-693 COURTESY EMAIL received from Atlanta Field Office.
    https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/798091-request-for-form-i-693-courtesy-email/

    2023-02-20: Philippines Report Of Marriage certified PSA copy

    2023-01-26: EAD/AP Combo Card (I-766/I-512) received in mail. USCIS Case Status: "Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office".

    2023-01-25: I-765 expedite I-797 Approval received in mail.

    2023-01-25: EAD/AP Combo Card (I-766/I-512) USCIS Case Status: "Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service".

    2023-01-24: EAD/AP Combo Card (I-766/I-512) USCIS Case Status: "Card Was Produced".

    2023-01-19: I-765 expedite I-797 Approved with EAD/AP Combo Card (I-766/I-512) USCIS Case Status: "Card Is Being Produced".

    2023-01-17: Faxed in I-765 expedite "additional information" to USCIS.

    2023-01-17: USCIS emailed response to inquiry I-765 expedite requesting "additional information".

    2022-12-16: Requested second I-765 expedite by phone, since no response for 1st expedite request. Live agent says USCIS is in "final review" so expedite request may be denied.

    2022-12-06: Follow up on I-765 expedite with Emma.
    "No response has been made to the expedite request. if you do not receive a response within 7 business days, it may mean your request is taking a little longer to process and it is not necessary to call us again regarding the request. The Service Center, Field Office, or National Benefits Center will contact you as soon as possible."

    2022-11-23: Requested I-765 expedite by phone

    2022-08-23: Biometrics completed before appointment schedule. Early walk-in with the I-797C ASC Appointment Notice 2022-09.
    USCIS Case Status: "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed by USCIS"

    2022-08-18: Biometrics I-797C ASC Appointment Notice received in mail.

    2022-08-12: Biometrics Appointment schedule in my.USCIS.gov
    USCIS Case Status: Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled

    2022-08-03: USCIS Inquiry responded with emailed Online Access Code.

    2022-07-26: USCIS Inquiry submitted requesting Online Access Code.

    2022-07-23: Social Security Card with marriage name received by mail.

    2022-07-20: Philippines Report Of Marriage sent to Philippines Consulate

    2022-07-19: I-797C Notice of Action for I-485, I-131, I-765 received in mail.
    No Online Access Code in mail.
    2022-07-12: I-797C Priority Date (Received Date)
    2022-07-14: I-797C Notice Date I-485, I-131, I-765
    USCIS Case Status: Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent

    2022-07-15: AOS Check Cashed. No e-Notification

    2022-07-12: AOS delivered. FedEx signed.

    2022-07-09: Adjustment of Status I-485/I-864, I-765, I-131 sent via FedEx

    2022-07-01: Social Security updated to marriage name

    2022-06-28: Marriage Certificate

    2022-06-21: Social Security Card received by mail.

    2022-06-14: Social Security Number applied.

    2022-06-13: l-94 electronic available online.

    2022-06-11: US Entry. See Port-Of-Entry review in Timeline.

    2022-04-30: K1 visa passport package received by Delivery Service. UStravelDocs notified by email of the Delivery tracking number.

    2022-04-29: K1 visa passport package sent by Delivery Service. CEACStatTracker "Issued".

    2022-04-25: K1 Interview approved. CEACStatTracker "Administrative Processing". See Consulate review in Timeline.

    2022-04-25: K1 Interview appointment. CEACStatTracker "Application Received". See Consulate review in Timeline.

    2022-04-22: Medical exam completed.

    2022-04-12: I-134 received by the K1 beneficiary.

    2022-04-08: I-134 sent to the K1 beneficiary.

    2022-04-01: Medical exam started. Medical fee paid.

    2022-03-29: Packet 4 received by email. Interview scheduled confirmation. UStravelDocs completed.

    2022-03-27: DS-160 submitted. UStravelDocs started. MRV fee paid.

    2022-03-21: Packet 3 received by email.
    https://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Taiwan&cty=Taipei

    2022-03-17: Consulate received case. CEACStatTracker "Ready".

    2022-03-15: NVC case sent to consulate. CEACStatTracker "In Transit".

    2022-03-08: NVC case number and Invoice number assigned. CEACStatTracker "At NVC".

    2022-03-02: NVC received case from USCIS

    2022-02-28: I-797 NOA2 I-129F Letter received in mail

    2022-02-18: NOA2 I-129F approved notification on Case Tracker and USCIS Case Status (349 days from NOA1 Received Date). Notice Date is 2022-02-17.

    2022-01-03: Received USCIS inquiry "Outside Normal Processing Time" response that "should receive a notice of action within 45 business days".

    2021-12-19: Submitted USCIS inquiry "Outside Normal Processing Time".

    2021-04-22: I-797C NOA1 I-129F Letter Received from California Service Center 
    (Received Date: 2021-03-05, Notice Date: 2021-03-31)

    2021-04-01: I-129F Check Cashed USCIS Dallas

    2021-03-05: I-129F received/signed lockbox Lewisville, Texas

    2021-03-03: I-129F sent via FedEx

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  1.    Lemonslice reacted to a post in a topic: DIVORCED FROM FILIPINA IN USA, BUT NOT RECOGNISED IN PHILIPPINES
  2.    Dashinka reacted to a post in a topic: N-400 & Re-Entry Permit
  3.    Dashinka reacted to a post in a topic: TOURIST VISA GRANTED AND MARRIAGE HAPPENING SIMULTANEOUSLY DURING THE SAME TIME PERIOD OF 90?
  4.    appleblossom reacted to a post in a topic: TOURIST VISA GRANTED AND MARRIAGE HAPPENING SIMULTANEOUSLY DURING THE SAME TIME PERIOD OF 90?
  5.    Lemonslice reacted to a post in a topic: Green Card Approvals Cut in Half...
  6. EatBulaga
    As @wildbug100420 said, don't even think about the tourist visa marriage, which is fraud. Putting together the pieces from your previous post, https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/836171-divorced-from-filipina-in-usa-but-not-recognised-in-philippines/ Marrying in a 3rd country, and filing for CR1 from the 3rd country, or filing for K1 from a 3rd country, may technically be feasible, but you will also have a lot of explaining to do for why you are applying from the 3rd country, especially if neither of you are working or living in the 3rd country.
  7.    JD2 reacted to a post in a topic: N-400 January 2026 Filers
  8. EatBulaga
    Congrats! Please fill out your Timeline
  9.    EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic: N-400 January 2026 Filers
  10.    EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic: I-751 January 2025 Filers
  11. EatBulaga
    That link is the State Department data. I don't think it includes the USCIS data like AOS, ROC, etc. This is the same link that I included above, which is the reference for the Newsweek article in the original post.
  12. EatBulaga
    I don't quite follow you here. The previous Filipina showed the death certificate (fake) along with her Cenomar (at the time) to the US Embassy, so you could marry her and register the marriage in the Philippines and the US? You married the previous Filipina and registered the marriage in the Philippines and the US (which state?)? You divorced the previous Filipina in the US (which state?)? The previous Filipina is still married to you in the Philippines registered in the PSA? Could all these be done without the US Embassy reporting back to the Philippines? My understanding is that Philippines Cenomar and US Embassy are independent and do not "work" together. The US Embassy depends on the Cenomar for the Filipina to be eligible for marriage along with any death certificates or marriage annulments of previous spouse. With your US divorce papers, you are eligible to marry in the US. So since you are technically still married to the previous Filipina in the Philippines, you will not be able to Report of Marriage (ROM) in the Philippines with your current Filipina. This may have some ramifications if you have assets in the Philippines such as bank accounts, when you pass away. The previous Filipina could claim your assets as the spouse on record. Other than that, the previous Filipina will have problems trying to marry again until you two get the marriage annulled. Or am I missing something?
  13.    Crazy Cat reacted to a post in a topic: Green Card Approvals Cut in Half...
  14. EatBulaga
    The 2024 Bier's report already shows the green card approval rate declining to record lows which may loosely correlate to the site traffic empirical drop starting from 2024? https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/836021-site-traffic/#findComment-11101002 One conclusion might be less green cards were being applied? Bier's current 2026 report referenced by Newsweek correlated the continued green card approval drop on the current administration to help ICE arrests (which sounds like some political overtones). But Bier's interpretation is that the overall trend continued even with the 2025 spike. Notice I did not once refer to the current administration as I'm hoping to see thru the data noise, or even incomplete data. To answer if Bier's interpretation of the stats/data and however the current administration means to stem illegal immigration correlate to VJ members experience in increased wait times and lower approval rates, the VJ stats need to loosely correlate with some of the Bier's stat/data. Since VJ Timelines are self-selected data, the Bier's stat/data trend may not be reflected in the VJ processing times or approvals rates (does VJ even have data graph for approval rates?)? Maybe one reason is that mostly the successful members seem to be self-reporting? However, the current USCIS processing times estimates are currently showing upticks, but does USCIS even show a history of processing times estimates to identify trends? Or does USCIS even report green card approval rates? My premise is that Bier's stats/data may reflect better the experience for those currently waiting for green card approval than the current self-reported VJ stats/data along with the empirical info for the VJ site traffic decline. Or if VJ stats/data are more accurate, then the change in green card wait times or approval rate has not changed much since 2024.
  15. EatBulaga
    @Crazy Cat Maybe I should have included the referenced Cato Institute report by David J Bier along with the Newsweek article. "USCIS Cut Green Card Approvals in Half to Help ICE Arrest Legal Immigrants" https://www.cato.org/blog/uscis-cut-green-card-approvals-half-help-ice-arrest-legal-immigrants Bier's 2024 report, 'Green Card Approval Rate Reaches Record Lows" https://www.cato.org/briefing-paper/green-card-approval-rate-reaches-record-lows Cato Institute is a libertarian think thank funded mostly by the Koch brothers.
  16. EatBulaga
    First, please fill out your Timeline. Second, you can file for I-131 anytime. Third, the N400/I751 combo interview may have cause for denial if your travel history show you have little intent to reside in the US.
  17. EatBulaga started following Green Card Approvals Cut in Half...
  18. EatBulaga
    "As cases remain pending for longer, applicants may face prolonged uncertainty over their legal status, work authorization, and ability to travel, while some risk losing underlying protections if their temporary status expires before a decision is made." https://www.newsweek.com/green-card-approvals-cut-in-half-impact-11873933 Well, we now have real data for what we suspected all along with denials and wait times. This may even correlate with the drop in traffic to this VJ site. https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/836021-site-traffic/ Any thoughts?
  19. EatBulaga
    USVI is US Virgin Islands? It is US territory so should not be a problem.
  20.    kkeys reacted to a post in a topic: N-400 January 2026 Filers
  21.    Dashinka reacted to a post in a topic: Traveling as Green Card Holder
  22. EatBulaga
    I highly recommend prioritizing paying the 120 for Global Entry. https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/799684-global-entry-with-conditional-green-card/ If anything, the extra background check may facilitate USCIS processing, since GE, TSA, CBP, USCIS, etc. are all under DHS information sharing along with the airport benefits of TSA and GE. However, with GE, there is also the extra responsibility of self-enforcement of customs. For example, you complete the self-declaration form on arrival and breeze through the GE kiosk with no checks. You may have forgotten you brought in some restricted items like fruits, but your luggage CBP x-rays already recorded the fruits. Don't be surprised if your GE gets revoked with no warning, and your USCIS processing or any DHS-dependent processes get more scrutinized with no clear explanations. This is just an example of some posts I've been reading.
  23.    EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic: N-400 + Form N-648
  24. EatBulaga
    Thanks for sharing! Please post updates to VJ community as that may be of interest to some.
  25.    Cacolina reacted to a post in a topic: Statistics and waiting times.
  26. EatBulaga
    I may be missing a few details but my wife has a Filipina RN friend who came on an EB2 which is different from EB3 since EB2 starts with a permanent residence green card on entry. She recently bought out her 3-year recruitment agency contract after 2 years and got hired direct with another hospital system. For EB2, it is a matter of how much can be saved to pay off the remaining part of the contract since immigration-wise, they already have a green card. If your friend already has her permanent resident green card, then she could have came on an EB2? Paying off a 2- or 3-year contract in 3 to 6 months is fairly rare unless she already had huge savings coming into the US.
  27. EatBulaga
    One VJ member filed 2025-06 Nashville and was approved. https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/citlist.php?op6=All&op7=Nashville+TN&op1=6&op2=&op4=1&op5=5%2C10%2C11&cfl=0
  28.    EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic: Applied For N-400 in February 2025 but Have not heard anything.
  29. EatBulaga
    Did you at least receive a biometrics appointment or biometrics reuse NOA? If you check your processing time for Tampa and get inquiry date? https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ Depending on your field office and receipt date, you may be eligible to send an inquiry.
  30. EatBulaga
    The consulate may have grounds for denial as they may expect tax transcripts for 2022, 2023, 2024 for I-134. Or you show your current income to exceed the required. Please post the outcome from the K1 Interview.
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